Cost of Living Calculator - Petal, Mississippi vs West Chester, Pennsylvania


The cost of living in West Chester, Pennsylvania is 53.5% more expensive than Petal, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $115,093 in West Chester, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Petal, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Chester, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Petal, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
195% more expensive in West Chester
than in Petal, Mississippi
Petal, MS vs West Chester, PA
Compared to Petal, West Chester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.5% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  15.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  180.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.3% higher
  Commute
  10.0% higher
  Health
  2.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.0% higher

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